Join the National Center for Rural Road Safety on Thursday, April 30, 2026 for the second installment of their Applying the Safe System Approach for Rural mini-conference.
The ½ day, virtual, mini-conference will consist of three separate 1.5 hour sessions spaced 30 minutes apart and is free to attend. The sessions will also...
For this installment of Stories from the Field, UC Berkeley SafeTREC’s Kris Leckie spoke with San José Department of Transportation’s Vision Zero team. In this conversation, they talk to us about their work to improve safety for those who walk, bike, and roll in San José. Read their Safety Story below!
What is the Funding and Programming Opportunities page and how do I navigate it?
The updated and refreshed Funding and Programming Opportunities page features funding and programmatic resources for transportation safety professionals, planners, advocates, community members, and others alike who want to create more equitable, walkable, and bikeable communities. Resources are organized into five topic areas:
ITE - A Community of Transportation Professionals (ITE) released their latest two Quick Bites this past January: “Synergy Between Vision Zero and Safe Routes to School” and “Estimating the Health Benefits from Active Transportation Projects.”
ITE launched Quick Bites to provide “bite-sized” chunks of knowledge in a quick, accessible way. ITE’s goal is to provide quick, easy...
Each year, through grant funding made available to California by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) provides funding for innovative, evidence-based programs and technologies designed to make California's roadways safer. ...
More people are using micromobility than ever, and cities across North America have quickly incorporated shared micromobility programs to keep up with demand. According to the North American Bikeshare & Scootershare Association, over 415 cities in North America had bikeshare and scootershare services in 2024, compared to 224 cities in 2020.
Incorporating micromobility in a city, county, or region comes with a set of policies that...
Interested in applying for the 2024 Safe Streets for All (SS4A) grant period? The US Department of Transportation (US DOT) is hosting three informational webinars starting on Thursday to prepare you for the application process. Explore the upcoming sessions below and click to register now!
The 2024 Webinar Series: Safe Streets and Roads for All Grants Action PlansThursday, March 7 | 1:30 pm - 3pm ET
Vulnerable road user laws are commonly adopted at the state level and intend to protect vulnerable road users, including people walking, biking, or rolling, from intentionally or negligently motor vehicle driver behavior resulting in injury or death.
These laws protect anyone using shared roadways that are not protected by the steel frame of an automobile and operate on the principle of general deterrence, where there is an increased penalty for those whose motor vehicle driver behavior leads to death or serious injury of vulnerable road users....
The California Vehicle Code (C.V.C) is a rulebook containing information about traffic laws in California. Specific sections of the C.V.C defining rules and laws for pedestrian and bicycle travel are described below. For a detailed catalog of active transportation legislation and resolutions aimed at improving pedestrian and bicycle safety on California roadways, visit our...
Interested in applying for the 2025 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant period? The US Department of Transportation (US DOT) is hosting three upcoming informational webinars to prepare you for the application process. Explore the upcoming sessions below and register today.
The 2025 Webinar Series: Safe Streets and Roads for All GrantsImplementation Grants Tuesday, April 15, 2:00–3:30 p.m. ET
